J S Battye Library of West Australian History Ephemera Collection – Collection Listing Pioneer Women’s Memorial Fund, PR 8894 Note. The information on this listing is taken from the old card index to the Pioneer Women's Memorial Fund, PR8894. Further biographical details are in the collection where notes state 'Biographical details' or similar. Name Date of Birth Date of Death Notes Volume 7 Nagel, Elizabeth Anna Lived in Katanning 1903-1966. 63 years helped pioneer the town. Nairn, Sarah Arrived in Dongara about 1860 where her husband took up a large pastoral lease. Was a great worker for the district and for the church Her father-in-law was Major William Nairn who arrived Swan River on “Marquis of Anglesea”. Nalder, Elizabeth Mary 1884, Ascot, Married Albert James Nalder. Arrived Collanilling, East Wagin (nee Hucker) Victoria 1906. Mr Nalder took up virgin land 1905 and lived there until his death July 1966. Nancarrow, Jane Arrived Coolgardie from Melbourne 1893. Shortly after moved to Kalgoorlie. Had hessian shop in Hannan Street, selling newspapers and clothing. Nursed many members and miners stricken with typhoid fever. Left Kalgoorlie March 1896, took up residence in North Perth until her death in late 1920s. Nankivell, Elizabeth May 1870 1962, aged 92 Very brief biographical note on Perth and Fremantle resident. (nee Nicholls) years. Nanson, Mrs J.L. Very early Perth journalist. Joined staff of “The West Australian” 1890s. 1st “Aunt Mary” of “The Western Mail”. 1st woman to be given a seat in the Press Gallery of the W.A. Parliament 1903. Naughton, Rebecca Went to virgin land Tammin 1908, then later to Yorkrakine 1909. Neagle, Anne Wife of Michael Neagle. Born South Australia, went to Goldfields W.A., then to Merkanooka 1910. Was an outstanding social worker for charity in the district Neal, Roberta Wife of Robert Neal. Pioneer of Needilup 1914. Neall, Kate Settled on virgin block at Marbellup 1909. PR8894 © State Library of Western Australia, 2006 J S Battye Library of West Australian History Ephemera Collection – Collection Listing Pioneer Women’s Memorial Fund, PR 8894 Name Date of Birth Date of Death Notes Neary, Edith May (nee 1886 1954 Wife of John Neary. Settled at Millendon, Swan Location 5A6, Dixon) 1920. Developed vine growing. Neck, Eleanor Christina Biographical note on community worker. Needham, Mary Edith Arrived From Eastern States about 1897 on the old “Innaminka” Emily and went to Kalgoorlie Goldfields from 1899-1912. Needs, Ada Maud Mary Married at Bunbury 1915. Went with her husband to Manjimup district and worked their farm from virgin bush. Negri, Mrs Kate Arrived Bruce Rock 25 April 1912. Nelson, Elizabeth Mary Foundation member CWA Balingup about 1910. Pioneer of Balingup. Nelson, Eva (nee Humby) Pioneer of Gutha 1914-1920. Nenke, Clara Ann Pioneered orchard at Mt Barker, then a farm at Wagin 1899. Was 2nd Mayoress of Wagin Ness, Isobel Sarah (nee Came from Myponga Jetty, South Australia as young bride to Stacey) West Arthur district. Arrived Bokal December 1910. Neve, Eva Jane Arrived Pingrup January 1923 to farmland with her husband. Had 1 son and 1 daughter. Boarded all teachers until school closed. Neville, Elizabeth Jane 1959, Arrived Greenbushes 1899. Greenbushes. Neville, Maryan Florence 1881, N.S.W. 1965, W.A. Married Ruben Octavius Neville. Pioneer of Women’s Golf in W.A. (nee Low) 1905. 1st secretary Perth Ladies Golf Club known as Gypsy Low. Newbury, Ellen Amelia 1910, Ardath Brief biographical note on Yilgarn resident. (nee Foss) Newbury, Florence Maud Wife of Charles Herbert Newbury. Came to W.A. to live in Cue (nee Towers) and Day Dawn 1901. Newman, Charlotte Ann Pioneer at Millendon about 1896. Newman, Cora Matilda Wife of Edward Newman. Arrived with her parents on “Marquis (nee Lamb) of Anglesea” 23 August 1829. Husband was member of 1st legislative Council. Mother of 4 children. PR8894 © State Library of Western Australia, 2006 J S Battye Library of West Australian History Ephemera Collection – Collection Listing Pioneer Women’s Memorial Fund, PR 8894 Name Date of Birth Date of Death Notes Newman, Mabel Wife of Robert Newman. Lived at Coolup 1908-1932. Newman, Mary (nee October 1874, 1950, Roleystone. Wife of Charles Henry Newman (Harry). Daughter of John Hancock) Woodbrook Frederick Hancock and Mary Strange, formerly of Beverley. Went Station, via to Roleystone 1919. Prominent member Roleystone CWA. Roebourne Nichol, Lucy Wife of Andrew Nichol. Came to W.A. from Victoria approximately 1906. Settled on virgin land at Doodlakine. One of early members of C.W.A. Nicholas, Amelia Emily 1878 Wife of Charles Gundry. Pioneer of Toolbrunnup 1895, (nee Hams) Gnowangerup 1913. Nicholls, Ann (nee Stanton) 1884, Perth Born England. Arrived Bunbury 1842 and lived there until last years of her life. Nicholls, Caroline 1945 Pioneer of district. Arrived Doodlakine 23 November 1910. Took up virgin land. Nichols, Elizabeth Wife of Robert Nichols. Arrived Kondinin 1912. Family of 3 daughters. Came by train to Wickepin, then horse and cart. Property known as “The Grange”. Nichols, Elizabeth Amy 1958, aged 76 Brief biographical note on Kulin district resident. years. Nichols, M.A.E (known as 1875 Biographical note on Meekatharra resident. Annie) (nee Bartrop) Nicholson, Mrs Daisy Wyndham-East Kimberley district. Nicholson, Margaret Jane Wife of George Gervave Nicholson. Came to Northam district from Victoria 1900. Had 10 children. Nicholson, Miss Robina Brief biographical note on nursing sister. (Sister) Nicol, Jean (nee Fleming) Glasgow, 1963, Perth Wife of John Nicol. Came to W.A. 1919, Kendenup 1919. Reared 1 Scotland son, Stuart, who later died of poliomyelitis. Was one of 1st known women to come to Kendenup in days of de Garis PR8894 © State Library of Western Australia, 2006 J S Battye Library of West Australian History Ephemera Collection – Collection Listing Pioneer Women’s Memorial Fund, PR 8894 Name Date of Birth Date of Death Notes Nilsson, Martha (nee 1848 1925 Very brief biographical note on Koorda, Mt Marshall resident. Baldwinson) Nilsson, Rachel Pioneer of Victoria, Plains district 1913, of Gabbin 1919, Nullagine 1946 and Wittenoom 1947. Ninack, Sarah One of first 2 aboriginal Postmistresses and telegraph operators of New Norcia 1876. Niven, Annie Lived at “Craigend”, Carnamah, 1914-1956. Had 14 children. Noack, Adelaide Brookton district 1904. Noack, Otta 1882 1959 Wife of P.A.W. Noack. Came from Denmark, Europe. Went to Upper Swan, lived in 1 room bush shack on vineyard, where, besides rearing 8 children, she worked in vineyard and helped establish Swanville Vinery and Distillery. Moved to Swan 1922. Nobles, Florence Helen Arrived about 2 miles east of Narembeen 1922 and lived there until 1940 - took up virgin land. Nobles, Helena Arrived Narembeen August 1911. Went to Doodlakine by train, then by horse and cart with goods and chattels. Nockolds, Ellen Settled Denmark 1910. Foundation member Red Cross 1914 and RSL Auxiliary 1939. 1st General Merchants. Nolan, Frances (nee Wife of Charles Nolan. Pioneer of Kununoppin, arrived 1910-11. Glasheen) Nolan, Mrs Mary 28 August 1902. Came to Upper Swan, Lot 2, before W.T. Loton 1865. Nolan, Mrs Mary Pioneer of Trayning. Noonan, Margaret 1830, Perth 1880, aged 50 Wife of Bartholomew. Owners of the Cremorne Delivery Stables, years which were where the Palace Hotel now is. Noonan, Mrs (nee Pioneer of Kojonup. Carmody) Norman, Myrtle Olga (nee 1892, Port Pirie, Very brief biographical note on Nungarin resident. Carlson) South Australia Norman, Thamson (nee 1854, Albany 1953, aged 99 Married 1886, reared family of 8 children. Interested herself in PR8894 © State Library of Western Australia, 2006 J S Battye Library of West Australian History Ephemera Collection – Collection Listing Pioneer Women’s Memorial Fund, PR 8894 Name Date of Birth Date of Death Notes Thomas) years, 6 months church work. Her husband was member of pioneer family of Kendenup. Norris, Edith 1st woman in Totadjin district via Belka. Arrived there on virgin land September 1910. No roads. Reared 8 children. Norrish, Margaret (nee 24 May 1855, 1957, aged 102 Biographical note on Broomehill resident. Sheehan) Guildford years. Norrish, Margaret 15 December Came to Australia On ship “William Jardine”. Daughter of Elizabeth (nee Noonan) 1850, Ireland Sergeant Norrish in charge of the troopers at Kojonup barracks 1858. Norrish, Mary (nee Born Ireland. Wife of Frederick Norrish. Arrived Fremantle 1865, McKeown) went to work for Mrs Carie (or Carey) at Dardanup. Later married Fred Norrish and pioneered at Greenough and Northam. North, Elizabeth Louise 26 April 1860, Brief note on Albany resident. (nee Hayes) Albany North, Gertrude Florence Went to Morawa 26 February 1925 and pioneered virgin land. Northey, Florence Maud Resident Boulder, Day Dawn, Mt Sir Samuel, Kookynie, from Mary 1900-1910. Northey, Ross Annie (nee 1876, England 1947 Wife of Joseph. Had 13 children. Reared the family under many Southwal) hardships and primitive conditions. (Yilgarn) Norton, Jane Ann 10 August 1871 1930, aged 69 Wife of James Norton. Settled Capel 1906. Had 3 sons and 1 years. daughter. Nottage, Betsy Pioneered virgin land at Tammin 1911. Nottage, Mrs Winnifred June 1 1980, Perth First lived on farm at North Bungulla 1913, then took up virgin land at Tammin, 22 miles out of town, 1922. Nugent, Jane Parham (nee 3 November Lived in Fremantle and practised midwifery. Bowra) 1866, Perth Nugent, Matron Elten Pioneer of Norseman 1896 and was Matron of Norseman Hospital when it was only tents, 1897-1908. Trained Adelaide Hospital 1844-1896. PR8894 © State Library of Western Australia, 2006 J S Battye Library of West Australian History Ephemera Collection – Collection Listing Pioneer Women’s Memorial Fund, PR 8894 Name Date of Birth Date of Death Notes Nunn, Edith Ambrosine 1876 1960 Pioneer of Northam, Southern Cross and Yilgarn. Went to Southern Cross as bride 1897, where she lived for 63 years until her death.